Elaine Davis (politician)
Elaine Davis | |
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| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 18th district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Eddie Mannis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 25, 1967 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic (2006) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Tennessee (BA) |
Elaine Davis (born July 25, 1967) is an American politician. She is a Republican, and represents parts of western and southern Knox County in the 18th district of the Tennessee House of Representatives.[1] She assumed office on January 10, 2023.
Early life and education
[edit]Davis was born on July 25, 1967, and attended Farragut High School. She graduated from the University of Tennessee with a bachelor's degree.[1]
Political career
[edit]2006 Knox County Commission Election
[edit]In 2006, Davis ran for Seat B of the 4th District for the Knox County Commission. She ran as a Democrat in the Primary.[2] She lost the general election to Phil B. Guthe
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Phil B. Guthe | 3,214 | 55.3% | |
| Democratic | Elaine Davis | 2,591 | 44.6% | |
| Republican | Harry Sherrod | 3 | 0.05% | |
| Total votes | 5,808 | 100.0 | ||
2020 Tennessee House Election
[edit]In 2020, Davis ran for the Tennessee House of Representatives in the 13th District. She won the Republican Primary unopposed. She lost to Democratic incumbent Gloria Johnson.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Elaine Davis | 4,066 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 4,066 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Gloria Johnson (incumbent) | 14,242 | 52.93 | |
| Republican | Elaine Davis | 12,664 | 47.07 | |
| Total votes | 26,906 | 100.0 | ||
2022 Tennessee House Election
[edit]After redistricting, Davis was in the 18th House District. The 18th District consists of the Suburbs around I-75 and West Knoxville, including the communities of Amherst, Ceder Bluff, Rocky Hill, Bearden, Sequoyah Hills, Lakemoor Hills, Topside, Mount Olive, and Bonny Kate.[6] She won the Republican primary, and defeated Democrat Greg B. Kaplan.[7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Elaine Davis | 3,529 | 55.9% | |
| Republican | Janet Testerman | 2,785 | 44.1% | |
| Total votes | 6,314 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Elaine Davis | 11,604 | 54.1% | |
| Democratic | Gregory B. Kaplan | 9,846 | 45.9% | |
| Total votes | 21,450 | 100.0 | ||
Tenure
[edit]Davis assumed office on January 10, 2023. She voted in favor of expelling three Democratic members of the State House after violating decorum rules, including Gloria Johnson.[11][12][13]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Representatives - TN General Assembly". wapp.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
- ^ "State Primary and County General Total Results" knoxcounty.org. Retrieved May 26, 2023
- ^ "Knox County, Tennessee — Official Ballot for State Primary and County General Election" (PDF). knoxcounty.org. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
- ^ "State of Tennessee August 6, 2020 Republican Primary" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
- ^ "November 3, 2020 State of Tennessee State General" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State. December 2, 2020. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
- ^ "Map of Knox County State House Districts"(PDF) knoxcounty.org. Retrieved May 26, 2023
- ^ North, John; Barclay, Tom (August 3, 2022). "Unofficial Election Results: Knox Co. Mayor Glenn Jacobs reelected; some races see close wins". WBIR-TV. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
- ^ Moore, Hannah (November 8, 2022). "Elaine Davis to succeed Eddie Mannis for Tennessee state house seat". WATE-TV. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
- ^ "State of Tennessee August 4, 2022 Republican Primary" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
- ^ "State of Tennessee November 8, 2022 State General" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
- ^ "Tennessee General Assembly Legislation HR65". wapp.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
- ^ "Tennessee General Assembly Legislation HR64". wapp.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
- ^ "Tennessee General Assembly Legislation HR63". wapp.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved May 26, 2023.